Holidays can become a huge road block when it comes to maintaining the homeschool schedule. There are many responsibilities to be met and often it is the homeschool classroom that suffers when juggling all the typical holiday chores in addition with regular routine...

Performance based learning encourages homeschool students to do activities that help them acquire knowledge and apply it practically in life situations. This allows the children to develop skills and practice them in a meaningful manner. Based on the assignment the...

The greeting card companies came up with a number of holidays to celebrate just so that they could sell more cards. However, you can take some of these somewhat crazy holiday ideas and use them rather productively in your homeschool classroom as a teaching tool. You...

There are days at a stretch when you feel productive as a homeschool teacher. When the kids are doing their lessons on time and you are meeting all your scheduled goals. However, this is not always the case. There will also be days when you are in a slump. When no...

The fall is a great time to head outdoors. It's not quite as cold as it will be with winter snow and not quite as hot as the summer with the sun streaming down. It's ideal for children who can be bundled up and taken outdoors for a homeschool day of fun and learning....

The whole day can go to waste if you don't start it off right. It's easy to want to sleep in till the last minute and the hustle the children to the homeschool classroom. However it may not be the most effective way to get them and yourself started off. Here are some...

  There's a general slump in the homeschool classroom as the festive season begins and the other chores around the house need more time and effort. It's still possible to homeschool effectively if you have planned out some activities that complement the season....

  The changing season is a great time for homeschool students to learn more about the environment. As the weather transitions from Summer to Winter, so many different changes can be seen just outside your homeschool class window. Now's a good time to head...

Children love to draw and the homeschool teacher can use this to improve their ability to express themselves. By giving homeschool students a variety of opportunities to be artistic, the homeschooling parent can ensure that the children are able to put forth their...

  Having Grandparents involved in the homeschool schedule is a good idea on many fronts. While legally the grandparents have to be guardians of the child to homeschool them independently, they can always be invited into the homeschool run by the parents as...